‘Greenland’ carries weight of (the end of) the world
Movie review: “Greenland” makes disaster flicks cool again. Killer asteroids haven’t been this much fun since the summer of 1998.
‘Greenland’ carries weight of (the end of) the world
‘Bourne Identity’ (2002) launches amnesiac hero
‘Bourne’ again (Movie review): You remember “The Bourne Identity,” don’t you? If not, here’s a refresher on the movie that made Matt Damon an action star.
Hughes’ ‘Career Opportunities’ (1991) slacks off
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): “Career Opportunities” doesn’t live up to its potential. But it does have 1991 Jennifer Connelly in a tank top.
Preston dreams up lost city in ‘The Codex’ (2003)
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): Before he would go there (in “The Lost City of the Monkey God”), Preston uses literature to imagine the White City.
‘Poirot Investigates’ (1924), in fewer words this time
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Compared to Christie’s novels, I’m not as big of a fan of the shorts. But it’s a collection of Poirots, so I won’t complain.
‘Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle’ (2013) a nice overview
Superhero Saturday (TV review): PBS’ documentary is aimed at a wide audience in a somewhat academic tone, but I learned several tidbits.
Valerian makes surprise return in ‘Future is Waiting’ (2019)
‘Valerian and Laureline’ flashback (Comic book review): Mezieres and Christin deliver one last gift to fans with Volume 22 of the saga.
Ring in an awful ‘New Year’s Evil’ (1980)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Some Eighties slashers are bad but fun, and some are just plain bad. Like this one.
3 TV shows and 3 movies to see in 2021
2021 preview: This could be hugely entertaining year for audiences, as we get all those delayed 2020 releases plus some new ones.
John’s top 10 movies of 2020
2020 movies: This unusual year nonetheless offered some movies worth celebrating. Here are my top 10 films of 2020.